On behalf of our client, we have an exciting and immediate and permanent opportunity for a Welding Team Leader. Working as an integral and valued member of an experienced and dedicated Supervisory team, this is a rare opportunity offering permanent and secure employment with a market-leading manufacturing organisation!

Benefits:

• £17.50 per hour
• Premium rate overtime!
• Permanent and secure employment with a market-leading organisation
• Friendly and dynamic manufacturing team
• Opportunities for ongoing development and progression

Key responsibilities/duties:

• This is a working Team Leader role, adding value to the department output which will involve a large proportion of the time being a welder/fabricator.
• Organise, control, and direct the activities of production operatives on that shift.
• Organise and control the work within the section in accordance with the production plan and priorities as defined by the Senior Supervisor.
• Ensure that work is completed within the allocated time and the planned customer requirement date.
• Control and manage Indirect Hours.
• Ensure that all material is used effectively, safely and is stored correctly within your team’s department.
• Ensure that the job has target hours set and controlled to budget across your team.
• Ensure that all plant, equipment, and tools within the department are maintained, working in conjunction with the Maintenance department and Senior Supervisor
• Ensure job packs are completed in a timely manner and are signed off at each stage of handover.
• Report to and getting direction from the Senior Supervisor.
• Stand in when necessary to cover the Senior Supervisor when he is not available.

Experience required:

• A strong background in welding/fabrication 
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately from drawings
• Understanding of Labour Variance and Unproductive Reports
• Understanding of Health and safety
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Ability to motivate and drive forward improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities

This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued part of a highly successful and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation, committed to its staff and their futures.

Previous team leader/ supervisory experience in a welding/fabrication related role is preferred to be considered for this position.

If you have the experience – APPLY NOW or call Ian @ KFM Recruitment for more details.